Excellent experience We really enjoyed the kayaking experience. It is a slow season so not so many people out there. The guide did a good job explaining... read moreWe really enjoyed the kayaking experience. It is a slow season so not so many people out there. The guide did a good job explaining everything. It would even be better if lunch could be provided even with a bit extra cost. The afternoon trip can be extended a bit as well, 40 min kayaking after lunch is a bit less. read less

Their guides are really super nice and willing to help, they're positive and a lot of fun! I did the rafting and Columbia glacier kayaking,... read moreTheir guides are really super nice and willing to help, they're positive and a lot of fun! I did the rafting and Columbia glacier kayaking, totally recommend! Make sure you take some bug repelent in the summer! read less

Great kayak trip~ Loved our trip, our guide was professional and knowledgeable about the area, and experiencing the glacier in this setting was an unforgettable experience. Can't recommend... read moreLoved our trip, our guide was professional and knowledgeable about the area, and experiencing the glacier in this setting was an unforgettable experience. Can't recommend it enough! read less

Serene Highlight of our Alaskan vacation. Guides were knowledgeable about natural and historical facts on top of kayaking skills and safety.

Great team! Pangaea Tour accommodated us last minute (~12h notice) after our other tour fell through! Trevor was a really great guide and we spent an amazing... read morePangaea Tour accommodated us last minute (~12h notice) after our other tour fell through! Trevor was a really great guide and we spent an amazing day at the Face of Columbia glacier.
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Great view! Initially I was a bit scared because I had never been in a sea kayak and they are not as sturdy as the fresh water... read moreInitially I was a bit scared because I had never been in a sea kayak and they are not as sturdy as the fresh water ones. However, Trevor was a great tour guide and prepared us for our trek to the waterfall. If you have enough money I would do the glacier one, that's what we hope to do at some point (but it was not in our budget). read less

A perfect rainy day for a paddle We booked the Gold Creek paddle and hike... it was a rainy day, perfect for a paddle in the bay. A short hike to the... read moreWe booked the Gold Creek paddle and hike... it was a rainy day, perfect for a paddle in the bay. A short hike to the waterfall and heaps of Salmonberries to snack on made this a perfect half day activity. Nadine is a wonderful and very knowledgeable guide! Thanks again to her and Pangaea for a great day in Valdez! read less

Fun guides and great views! Did two days of trips with Pangea (Gold Creek one day, and Colombia Glacier the second.) Blessed with no rain both days! Enjoyed our guides,... read moreDid two days of trips with Pangea (Gold Creek one day, and Colombia Glacier the second.) Blessed with no rain both days! Enjoyed our guides, very friendly and informative of the area, yet not controlling so you feel like you get a good adventure and workout, but are safe. You can tell the staff love what they do! Will adventure with Pangea again! read less

A great day to Shoup Glacier This is a not to be missed adventure while visiting Valdez. Our guides Alex and Meridith were very knowledgeable about the area. Most of our... read moreThis is a not to be missed adventure while visiting Valdez. Our guides Alex and Meridith were very knowledgeable about the area. Most of our group never kayaked before. We started by getting fitted with gear and then boarded a boat with our kayaks attached to the top. Along the way we saw otters and seals. We landed at a small beach and started our paddle. We learned about the glacier and how to paddle. The water was calm, so it was not difficult. We had lunch right by th glacier. Hot chocolate, tea and snacks were provided. After the tide started coming in quick Meridith rescued a wayward kayak and we all got back into make the trip back. We went through one section, where the current was faster and it was fun. Highly recommend this trip. read less

Wonderful experience! The guides were hard working, funny and informative. They took care of everyone and did their best to keep us all comfortable on... read moreWonderful experience! The guides were hard working, funny and informative. They took care of everyone and did their best to keep us all comfortable on a cold, rainy day. I'm so happy this was the location and the company we kayaked with. I'd highly recommend them to any of my friends visiting the area. The only negative I can think of was the slow pace at times which was frustrating when you want to keep moving to stay warm... paddle four strokes, wait, paddle a couple more, wait... but that's more of a reflection of the other guest's abilities than anything negative on the guides themselves. I've never group kayaked before, so I didn't see that part coming.
Thank you Nelson, Ben and Emily! You are an asset to Pangaea and so far, our time with you has been the best part of our trip. read less

Beautiful day on the water Daniel is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed great conversation, scenery,exercise and wildlife.

Pangaea's laid back store-front and shop keepers on N. Harbor Dr. is a wonderful starting point for this great adventure. Sam (guide) took a... read morePangaea's laid back store-front and shop keepers on N. Harbor Dr. is a wonderful starting point for this great adventure. Sam (guide) took a self-deprecating comical approach to teaching us about safety and what we should expect on our journey. Along the way on our ride out he and Tim (captain and owner) shared facts about Valdez and the Columbia glacier. We arrived and hopped in our boats and paddled around to get our sea legs. Sam then led us through a couple of spots on our way to lunch. Post-lunch we continued our journey into the ice field. Sam's caring demeanor and extensive outdoor experience (NOLS graduate) ensured that our family had a great time. We could have spent a bit more time in the large ice field, but afterwards we all realized how unsafe that zone is. We would definitely return for another tour! read less

Best Guides, friendly, fun adventure Absolutely had a blast. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Did the short 2 hour Duck flats tour, plan to come back... read moreAbsolutely had a blast. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Did the short 2 hour Duck flats tour, plan to come back to do a longer trip with them! read less

Bucket list...check! We went sea kayaking with Brad at the Columbia Glacier and it was mind blowing. Definitely bucket list material. Great guide! Thank you Brad. I... read moreWe went sea kayaking with Brad at the Columbia Glacier and it was mind blowing. Definitely bucket list material. Great guide! Thank you Brad. I will do it again next time I am in Valdez! read less

Amazing Experience in every which way What an amazing experience Pangaea gave to me and my family. We booked a 6 person trip out to the Columbia glacier with Captain Tim... read moreWhat an amazing experience Pangaea gave to me and my family. We booked a 6 person trip out to the Columbia glacier with Captain Tim and guides Seth and Dan. Everyone involved was obviously very experienced and passionate about Alaska wildlife, the environment, and giving us a great time. They went above and beyond with friendliness and interesting factoids about Alaska all day long. The boat ride was beautiful, and experiencing kayaking out among icebergs and in full audience to the vast Columbia glacier was I describable; totally surreal. I loved that this was a small company, you could totally see how much they cared. We were blessed to have amazing weather and made it all the way to the glacier but even if the elements had not allowed I know the crew still would have made it a special and surreal experience. I will never look elsewhere for a sea kayak guiding company. I am so glad I chose Pangaea. Book a tour with them a you will not regret it. read less

My husband and I booked a kayaking trip to the Columbia Glacier with Pangaea Adventures scheduled for July 15, 2013. We stopped by the... read moreMy husband and I booked a kayaking trip to the Columbia Glacier with Pangaea Adventures scheduled for July 15, 2013. We stopped by the shop the morning before and got the skinny on what to expect the next day. Later that evening my husband started having chest pains and ended up in the hospital. I called Pangaea around midnight and left a message that we would not be keeping our rez for the next morning. After spending the night in the hospital we got a call from a staffer at Pangaea the following morning and she very kindly told me that due to our situation she would not charge us for the missed trip. That's a class act in my book. I did not expect this as the fine print was clear that you would be billed for any cancellations. Thanks Pangaea! read less

fantastic incredible, athletic adventure for teens and adults wearing cold weather gear , for all day in icy waters. Wonderful small boat ride to glacial beach.... read moreincredible, athletic adventure for teens and adults wearing cold weather gear , for all day in icy waters. Wonderful small boat ride to glacial beach. Intermediate kayaking skills suggested to avoid ice and other kayaks. Wear warm layers good when wet with glacial silt and rain. Bring hot tea/cocoa for lunch break. Hard to pee in gear. Highlights were the booming, crashing, snapping of glacier ice above/around us, drifting along w seals and otters, poking small ice shards, hot shower once home. July 6. 55 and rainy. Despite raingear, all were wet, cold, excited, happy, exhausted. read less

morning kayak trip My wife, brother, and I did a short kayak trip in the Port of Valdez. We saw seals, and many types of sea birds. The... read moreMy wife, brother, and I did a short kayak trip in the Port of Valdez. We saw seals, and many types of sea birds. The guide helped us feel safe and was knowledgeable about the area. It was a great experience. read less